Statement games
Charlotte quarterback # 9 Brennan McGill drops back to pass against Venice Friday at Charlotte High School.
Photo by Tom O'Neill
Charlotte running back # 16 Jakhi Roberts carries against Venice Friday at Charlotte High School.
Photo by Tom O'Neill
Port Charlotte's Gregg Patton kept constant pressure on Palmetto Ridge High School's QB all night during Friday's football game in Port Charlotte.
PUNTA GORDA — Clyde Newton wrote himself into Charlotte-Venice storybooks Friday night.
The Tarpons’ star running back scored on fourth down at the Venice 1 with 10 seconds left, lifting Charlotte to a 24-21 thriller over the Indians.